12-Day Kenya Safari through Ol Pejeta, Meru and Samburu Homelands

• Meet your guide from Koki Safaris at your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and depart north through lush highland farms towards the misty Aberdare Mountains.
• Arrive at the Gura River area and check into an exclusive fly-tent camp offering a close connection to nature.
• Settle in to the sounds of the forest, including the rushing river, chattering birds, and cool mountain breeze.
• Gather around a campfire for dinner under a blanket of stars and immerse yourself in the wild heart of Kenya.

Overnight at fly tents at Gura River Camp, Aberdare.

• Enjoy breakfast at camp, followed by a short guided nature walk along the riverbank while learning about the forest ecosystem and spotting colobus monkeys.
• Descend from the highlands and stop for lunch at the iconic Trout Tree Restaurant, built within a giant fig tree overlooking trout ponds.
• Continue the journey with views of Mount Kenya on clear days and enter Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
• Enjoy an afternoon game drive across rolling plains en route to your lodge.
• Check into The Farmhouse Inn near Nanyuki and enjoy dinner in a warm, homely setting.

Overnight at The Farmhouse Inn, Nanyuki.

• Depart after an early breakfast with packed lunches for a full day of exploration.
• Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and observe rescued chimpanzees from a viewing platform.
• Continue with game drives across the conservancy, which is a stronghold for the Big Five.
• Visit the protected enclosure of the last two remaining northern white rhinos and learn about ongoing conservation efforts.
• Seek out Baraka, the blind black rhino who serves as an ambassador for his species.
• Return to The Farmhouse Inn in the evening to relax and reflect on the day.

Overnight at The Farmhouse Inn, Nanyuki.

• Drive to Ngare Ndare Forest after breakfast for a guided walk through ancient indigenous woodland.
• Hike to crystal-clear turquoise pools fed by underground springs.
• Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pristine forest pools.
• Continue to Meru National Park and enjoy an evening game drive through riverine forests and open grasslands.
• Check into your lodge and enjoy dinner surrounded by wilderness sounds.

Overnight at a lodge in Meru National Park.

• Spend the day on extended game drives with packed lunches across rivers, swamps, and open plains.
• Search for elephant, lion, cheetah, and the rare reticulated giraffe.
• Visit Elsa's Kopje and the grave of George Adamson while learning about Meru's conservation legacy.
• Return to the lodge for a sundowner and dinner in a peaceful setting.

Overnight at a lodge in Meru National Park.

• Depart Meru after breakfast and drive north into the arid Samburu region.
• Observe the landscape change to red-earth plains dotted with acacia trees.
• Enter Shaba National Reserve and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
• Look for arid-adapted species, including gerenuk and Grevy's zebra.
• Check into Lion's Cave Camp beside the Ewaso Nyiro River and enjoy sunset views.

Overnight at Lion's Cave Camp, Archers Post.

• Cross the river to explore Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves with picnic lunches.
• Search for the Samburu Special Five, including reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk.
• Observe elephant, crocodile, and diverse birdlife along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
• Return to camp for a relaxed evening by the campfire.

Overnight at Lion's Cave Camp, Archers Post.

• Visit the natural jade-green pools of Buffalo Springs for a refreshing swim.
• Drive to the base of sacred Mount Ololokwe.
• Complete a guided hike to the summit following a scenic trail.
• Fly camp overnight on the summit plateau with 360-degree views over the Samburu plains.
• Enjoy a bush dinner beneath a vast, star-filled sky.

Overnight fly camping on Mount Ololokwe.

• Wake early to watch sunrise from the mountaintop and enjoy a hot bush breakfast.
• Descend from Mount Ololokwe and drive to Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy.
• Arrive at a traditional Samburu manyatta and receive a warm welcome from your host family.
• Settle into a simple shared hut built from natural materials.
• Share an authentic evening meal and begin learning about Samburu traditions.

Overnight at a Samburu manyatta in Namunyak Conservancy.

• Experience a camel-back game drive across the conservancy for silent, elevated wildlife viewing.
• Walk with your hosts to Rock Slide Water and relax at the natural rock pools.
• Take part in daily Samburu activities and community life.
• Spend the evening around the fire listening to stories, songs, and wisdom from elders.

Overnight at a Samburu manyatta in Namunyak Conservancy.

• Enjoy a final breakfast with your host family.
• Visit Rereti Elephant Conservancy and learn about community-led wildlife protection.
• See Elephant Rock, a sacred formation shaped like a resting elephant.
• Drive south from the arid lowlands into the forested foothills of Mount Kenya.
• Arrive at Castle Forest Station and settle into fly tents within indigenous montane forest.

Overnight at fly tents at Castle Forest Station, Mount Kenya.

• Enjoy breakfast in the forest, followed by a guided hike to Kamweti Falls.
• Experience the cool spray and sounds of the rainforest surrounding the waterfall.
• Return to camp for lunch and begin the drive back to Nairobi.
• Arrive in Nairobi and enjoy a celebratory Carnival Dinner with Kenyan cuisine, music, and dance.
• Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or to your Nairobi hotel to conclude the journey.